13.07.2005

CLEVELAND (79) AT PORTLAND (74)
Stats

The Cleveland Cavaliers held on in a tightly contested game to beat the Portland 
Trail Blazers, 79-74. Matt Freijie hit two free throws with 10.3 seconds left to 
push the lead to five (79-74), and seal the eventual win. The win pushed the Cavs 
summer league record to a perfect 5-0. 

Blake Stepp led the Cavs in scoring with 17 points (6-9 FG), while Olumide Oyedeji 
had 16 points (6-12 FG) and 13 rebounds. Luke Jackson pitched in 15 points (4-12 FG) 
and Ime Udoka had 13 points (5-6 FG). 

Cleveland finished the game shooting 43 percent (26-61 FG), while Portland shot 
48 percent (26-54 FG). 

Portland was led in scoring by Sebastian Telfair's 24 points (6-12 FG, 10-14 FT). T
ravis Outlaw had 20 points (7-14 FG, 6-9 FT) and five rebounds in the loss. 

The Cavs had a two point lead (45-43) at the half. Jackson led the Cavs in scoring 
with 13 points (4-5 FG), while Ime Udoka pitched in 10 points (4-4 FG). 

Telfair led the Blazers with 16 first half points (5-7 FG), while Outlaw had 12 
points (5-8 FG). 

Cleveland shot 58 percent (15-26 FG) at the break, while Portland shot 53 percent
(17-32 FG). 

The Cavaliers (5-0) battle the Blazers (2-2) again on Friday at 2 p.m. Portland 
faces Washington Wizards tomorrow at 12:30 p.m.